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What People Are Saying…
“Spectacularly choreographed and creative rendition of the Nutcracker! Kudos to dance instructor Ms. Tianna Sykes and her exceptional dance students!!”
— Dr. Terry Oates, Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools
“So proud of Tianna Pourciau Sykes. Her direction and choreography in this production was creative, beautiful, flowing and professional. She is a true visionary. It’s amazing to see her beauty and precision as a dancer being trained into her students.”
— Tricia Wallace, Arts patron, Recording artist
“If you live in Henry County and want great training visit this class!!! Tianna Pourciau Sykes is a wonderful dancer, teacher, and has a true passion for her work.”
— Cathy Cronin Dunlap, Owner of Academy of Ballet, Atlanta, GA
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“As Creative Director of Sykes Photography, LLC, she takes her experience in dance and performing arts, and uses it to skillfully shape the images and stories that her husband, Michael captures. Whether it’s working as Artistic Director of her company, Paidea Arts, or choreographing movements during a photography project, Tianna Pourciau Sykes remains true to her dedication to the arts culture. ”
— Dance Mogul Magazine
“Another equally curious work was Enlightenment, choreographed by New Orleans-native Tianna Pourciau Sykes…The contemporary quartet, built mostly on soft arms and light movements, centered on the idea of knowledge and learning. Dancers would take turns sitting in a chair and reading a book under a lamp before springing forth with new ambition and energy.”
— Dance Informa
“‘Libera Me’, choreographed by Tianna Pourciau Sykes and set to music by the same title, explored themes of bondage. The piece began with two dancers, Sykes and Larae Phillips, seated wearing straitjackets. As the piece progressed through Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and returned to Goldenthal’s “Libera Me,” themes of breaking bonds, struggles with freedom, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit were clearly explained.”
— ArtsATL